Murphy-led Gators roll on in SEC tournament

Friday

Mar 15, 2013 at 3:14 PM

With more crisp offense and a career-best day from senior forward Erik Murphy, Florida is moving on in the SEC Tournament.

By Kevin BrockwayStaff writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With more crisp offense and a career-best day from senior forward Erik Murphy, Florida is moving on in the SEC Tournament.Erik Murphy posted his third career double-double with a career-high 27 points and 12 rebounds, leading the No. 13 Gators (25-6) to a 80-58 over LSU in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals Friday.Murphy finished the game 11 of 15 from the floor and 5 of 7 from 3-point range, scoring inside and outside. Scottie Wilbekin added 16 points and three assists for UF and Michael Frazier II scored 11 points off the bench.Florida will play the winner of Tennessee and Alabama in the SEC Tournament semifinals on Saturday at 1 p.m. on ABC.